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Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Object, Ammeter
... scientific instrument... scientific instrument Ammeter in timber frame. Ammeter Scientific ...Ammeter in timber frame.ammeter, scientific instrument -
Federation University Historical Collection
Computer, Hewlett Packard 3380a Lab Printing Intergrater
... scientific instrument... in S-Building. hewlett packard 3380a computer scientific ...Probably a Lab Printing Integrator Unit for Gas Chromatography. This item was used on the Mt Helen Campus of Federation University in S-Building. hewlett packard 3380a, computer, scientific instrument -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument, Chesterman, Surveyors Tape, c1900
... scientific instrument... surveying tape scientific instrument Brass handle one end only ...Roll of surveyors metal tape with brass handle stamped '100 ft'. Tape marked in 1 inch, 1 foot and 10 foot intervals. Held in roll with leather tie. End broken off (approx 5 feet missing).Brass handle one end only, stamped 100 ft. Tape stamped 'Chesterman Sheffield England'.surveying tape, scientific instrument -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Watch, ca 1878
... scientific instrument]... watch pocket watch horology accessory time keeping scientific ...HISTORY OF THE LOCH ARD The LOCH ARD belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many ships from England to Australia. Built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curdle and Co. in 1873, the LOCH ARD was a three-masted square rigged iron sailing ship. The ship measured 262ft 7" (79.87m) in length, 38ft (11.58m) in width, 23ft (7m) in depth and had a gross tonnage of 1693 tons. The LOCH ARD's main mast measured a massive 150ft (45.7m) in height. LOCH ARD made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its final voyage. LOCH ARD left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of Captain Gibbs, a newly married, 29 year old. She was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers and a load of cargo. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. On board were straw hats, umbrella, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionary, linen and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. There were items included that intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. At 3am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land and the passengers were becoming excited as they prepared to view their new homeland in the early morning. But LOCH ARD was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4am the fog lifted. A man aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the vessel out to sea. On coming head on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and LOCH ARD's bow swung back. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold its position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time LOCH ARD was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind the ship. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Waves broke over the ship and the top deck was loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. When a lifeboat was finally launched, it crashed into the side of LOCH ARD and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed, and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael had raced onto deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "If you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke open case of brandy which had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached LOCH ARD Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland, this time by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost family in the LOCH ARD disaster. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the LOCH ARD tragedy, salvage rights to the wreck were sold at auction for £2,120. Cargo valued at £3,000 was salvaged and placed on the beach, but most washed back into the sea when another storm developed. The wreck of LOCH ARD still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some was washed up into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton porcelain peacock - one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today, the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's most valuable shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. Ladies fob watch, gold, covered in encrustation (small section has broken off to reveal the engraved surface. Face and hands missing, revealing the workings. Found in the Loch Ard gorge and said to have been from the Loch Ard.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, ladies fob watch, gold watch, fob watch, pocket watch, horology, accessory, time keeping, scientific instrument] -
Federation University Historical Collection
Object, Seederer Kohlbusch Inc, Boxed Balance
... scientific instrument... Jersey. balance scales boxed balance scientific instrument Brass ...The firm of Herman Kohlbusch Balance Company was established in 1859. The firm was incorporated in 1908. Around 1978 Seederer-Kohlbusch, Inc. was purchased by Lectra Service of Englewood, New Jersey.Brass balance in a timber box.balance, scales, boxed balance, scientific instrument -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Object, Voltmeter, c1930
... scientific instrument...-1936. voltmeter scientific instrument ballarat school of mnes ...Used in the Ballarat School of Mines Electrical Engineering from around 1930-1936.Round glass fronted brass dial mouned on timber stand. Postive and negative terminals below dial. Simi-circular scale, non-linear graduations: 40-80 voltsvoltmeter, scientific instrument, ballarat school of mnes, arthur senior, nalder brothers -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, J.L. William Instruments, Galvonometer
... scientific instrument... scientific instrument galvonometer ballistic galvanometer A ballistic ...A ballistic galvonometer in black sealed metal enclosure, of cylindrical shape on a circular base, with levelling feet. scientific instrument, galvonometer, ballistic galvanometer -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Ballistic Gavanometer
... scientific instrument... scientific instrument galvanometer ballistic galvanometer ...Galvonometer in an upright cylindrical metal case on a circular base, with levelling feet.scientific instrument, galvanometer, ballistic galvanometer -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Evershed and Vignoles Ltd, Voltmeter
... scientific instrument... scientific instrument voltmeter evershed and vignoles Registered ...AC and DC volmeter. 50-150 volt, moving iron. Analogue display, non-linear semi-circular lacquired wood case. Black metal hinged lid for scale window. User instructions inside lid. Three terminal posts, and a contactor, at top end. Leather carry strap top end. Registered trade Mark "Megger" Serial number 137872scientific instrument, voltmeter, evershed and vignoles -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Evershed and Vignoles Ltd, Voltmeter
... scientific instrument... scientific instrument voltmeter evershed and vignoles Trade Mark ...DC Voltmeter 0-150 volt, analogue display on semi-circular scale. Scale wndow protected wit hinged black metal lid. Lacquered wood case. Leather carry strap on right hand side. Two terminal posts on bottom end. Trade Mark "Megger" Serial Number 117729scientific instrument, voltmeter, evershed and vignoles -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Hewittic Rectifiers, X-Ray Tube, 1956
... scientific instrument... Engineering Department at the time was John M. Sutherland. scientific ...This item was acquired by the Ballarat School of Mines Electrical Engineering department for use in electric power laboratory as a source of D.C., and also for instructional purposes. This central mercury arc element was located in a cabinet with transparent side panels, and equipped with the required electric accessories, to be a self-contained stand-alone unit. Head of the Electrical Engineering Department at the time was John M. Sutherland.Mercury arc rectifier, 3-phase input. Constructed of blown glass, and complicated configuration: the central inverted truncated cone is provided with 3 large diameter "horns' and four smaller ones. Each horn has electrical connection to outside, some have side horns. Approximately half a cup of free mercury inside the glass complex. No. 33369scientific instrument, x-ray, x-ray tube, xray, john m. sutherland, electrical engineering, ballarat school of mines -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Electrostatic Voltmeter, 1942
... scientific instrument... scientific instrument voltmeter Serial number 108 Electrostatic ...Electrostatic voltmeter, 0-12 KV, housed in a varnished wood box. Hinged front lid reveals a glass windonto a cylindical scale with with a non-linear scale, and idnetified by "M.C.C.E.S. 1942. F.G." Serial number 108scientific instrument, voltmeter -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Anemometer, 6 Cup Model: Serial No. AM1-6-8875, c1975-1980
... scientific instrument... had lower starting speeds. scientific instrument anemometer ...An anemometer is intended for determining velocity distribution over an area or in a boundary layer. This item was purchased by Mechanical Engineering upon the request of Dr Len Cubitt, to determine wind speed at various heights above the ground. Investigation related to wind energy harnessing projects, including that undertaken by MARS Industries in Ballarat. The 6-cup anemometer had a marked superiority in tests over the 3-cup anemometer and also had lower starting speeds.Anemometer in a case complete with mounting blocks, but without electric leads for connecting the black finished wood case which also incorporates pulse counters and connections for power supply and for other logging instruments. Serial Number AM1-6-8875 Name Plate on lid between clasps. 'RIMCO" RAUCHFUSS INST & STAFF Pty Ltd 12 Monomeath Drive, Mitcham, Vic. 3132" scientific instrument, anemometer, len cubitt, mechanical engineering, energy harnessing projects, starting speeds -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Scientific Instument, Beam Balance
... scientific instrument... scientific instrument balance scales physics laboratory chemistry ...This beam balance was used at the Ballarat School of Mines Beam balance housed in a glass-sided wooden cabinet. Completer, but without balance masses.scientific instrument, balance, scales, physics laboratory, chemistry laboratory, beam balance -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Scientific Instument, Beam Balance
... scientific instrument.... scientific instrument balance scales Beam balance on a black marble ...This beam balance was used at the Ballarat School of Mines.Beam balance on a black marble base, in a polished wood and glass sided cabinet with levelling feet. Complete but without balance masses.scientific instrument, balance, scales -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Optics Apparatus (wave propagation)
... scientific instrument... scientific instrument wave propagation optics Optics Apparatus (wave ...scientific instrument, wave propagation, optics -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Students' Potentiometer
... scientific instrument... scientific instrument potentiometer physics electrical engineering ...Students potentiometer type D-73-A. Black top panel with terminal posts, elector knobs and switches. In a polished wood box wit lift-off lid. Circuit diagram inside lid. Serial Number 3008scientific instrument, potentiometer, physics, electrical engineering, laboratory -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Balancing Resistance
... scientific instrument... scientific instrument Ballarat School of Mines electricity physics ...Balancing resistances in a a varnished timber box, black top panel mountted, four decase selctor. Switches: Units, tens, hundres, thousandsBalancing resistancescientific instrument, ballarat school of mines, electricity, physics, electrical engineering -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Potentiometer: Type D - 73 - E
... scientific instrument... scientific instrument potentiometer physics electrical engineering ...Used in Physics and Electrical Engineering laboratory experimentsPotentiometer, Type D-73-E in polished wood box with lift out circuit diagram inside the lid. Black top panel with terminal posts, switches and selector knobs.Black Dymon tape on lid "Ass.No. 50"scientific instrument, potentiometer, physics, electrical engineering, laboratory -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Capacitor
... scientific instrument... be as high as 10,000 µF. scientific instrument capacitor electrical ...DEFINITION microfarad Posted by: Margaret Rouse WhatIs.com Contributor(s): Kenda, Jack Clements The microfarad (symbolized µF) is a unit of capacitance, equivalent to 0.000001 (10 to the -6th power) farad. The microfarad is a moderate unit of capacitance. In utility alternating-current (AC) and audio-frequency (AF) circuits, capacitors with values on the order of 1 µF or more are common. At radio frequencies (RF), a smaller unit, the picofarad (pF), is often used. This unit is equal to .000000000001 (10^-12) µF. In RF scenarios, capacitances range from about 1 pF to 1,000 pF in tuned circuits, and from about 0.001 µF to 0.1 µF for blocking and bypassing. At audio frequencies (AF), capacitances range from about 0.1 µF to 100 µF. In power-supply filters, capacitances can be as high as 10,000 µF. Capacitor, 1/3 M.F.D. (microfarad) within wooden insulating box. Two terminal posts set in an insulating box. Maker's name and place 1/3 M.F.D No. 34402scientific instrument, capacitor, electrical engineering, laboratory -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Electrical Instrument, Portable Wattmeter: Type PW6, Serial No 2972
... scientific instrument... Laboratory. scientific instrument wattmeter electrical engineering ...In 1993 this items was held in the Mt Helen Physics Department Optic Laboratory.Wattmeter type PWG, Range 0-1.5 kw, semi-circular scale. Three volt ranges: 150v, 300v, 600v. 50 Hz. In varnished wooden carry case, with hinged lid and leather carry strao. Calibration chart inside lid. Serial Number 2973scientific instrument, wattmeter, electrical engineering, laboratory, electrical instrument, a j william, mount helen campus, physics department, optic laboratory, a.j. william -
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Electrical Instrument, Volt Ratio Box: Serial No 3021
... scientific instrument... scientific instrument volt ratio box physics laboratory electrical ...D.C. Volt ratio box. 100 OHMS per volt. Black terminal post pane;, inside a polished box with hinged lid and leather carry handle. Serial Number: 3021scientific instrument, volt ratio box, physics, laboratory, electrical instrument, electrical engineering -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Spectrometer, Serial No.1667
... scientific instrument.... scientific instrument ballarat school of mines labororatory physics ...This item was used at the Ballarat School of Mines.It had applications in teaching physics and chemistry - obtaining information about the atomic structure of the light-emitting substance.Spectrometer in wooden case. An optical instrument that employs a monochromatic light source, a prism (missing) and viewing lenses.Serial number: 1667 Manufacturer's and Supplier's namesscientific instrument, ballarat school of mines, labororatory, physics, optical measurement, chemistry, structure of substance -
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Scientific Instument, Micro & Milli Ammeter D.C
... scientific instrument.... scientific instrument ammeter electrical instrument physics ...Used in Physics and Electrical Engineering laboratory experiments.D.C. micro and milliammeter, 6 ranges: 100 microAmp; 500 microAmp; 1 milliAmp, 5 milliAmp, 10 milliAmp, 50 milliAmp. Semi-circular scale. In varnished wood case with hinged lid. Leather strap carry handle. Series No 5276 Type PC6scientific instrument, ammeter, electrical instrument, physics, electrical engineering, laboratory -
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Scientific Instument, Decade Resistance Box
... scientific instrument... scientific instrument decade resistance box Serial Number 142 ...Balancing resistances in a varnished timber box. Black-painted metal lid holds four decade selector switches and three terminal posts. Lid attached with 6 knirled knobs. Instrument type 1370.Serial Number 142.scientific instrument, decade resistance box -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Prism
... scientific instrument... scientific instrument prism optics A glass prism of equilateral ...A glass prism of equilateral triangular shape mounted by a ball-joint to a vertical brass stand and brass base. scientific instrument, prism, optics -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Sound Boxes-Resonators
... scientific instrument... scientific instrument resonators sound boxes Four sound boxes ...Four sound boxes (or resonators) made of thin varnished wood panelling.scientific instrument, resonators, sound boxes -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Organ Pipes
... scientific instrument... School of Mines. scientific instrument ballarat school of mines ...These organ pipes were used for Physics experiments at the Ballarat School of Mines. Seven timber organ pipesscientific instrument, ballarat school of mines, organ pipes -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Post Office Box, c1941
... scientific instrument... School of Mines. scientific instrument ballarat school of mines ...These organ pipes were used for Physics experiments at the Ballarat School of Mines. A series of brass blocks connectable with insertable pint, mounted on black panel on a varnished wood base konwn as a Post Office Box (Sreies Resistors).Serial Number 1941scientific instrument, ballarat school of mines, physics -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Scientific Instument, Globes, 20th Century
... scientific instrument... or University of Ballarat. scientific instrument ballarat school ...Most were used in various capacities at Ballarat School of Mines or University of Ballarat.Assorted lamps including Edison Carbon filament light bulbs and other special purpose lamps, .1-3) Robertson, pear shaped 220 V 16, carbon filament? bayonet light bulb with 'nipple'. .4) Ediswan, standard shaped, 928, carbon filament? bayonet light bulb with 'nipple'. .5) (B in a circle) 280 V 32 oo1A, pear shaped, carbon filament? bayonet light bulb with 'nipple'. .6-7) Crompton? standard shaped, carbon filament? bayonet light bulb. Clear glass with an amber tint. .8) 230-240 V 40 W, pear shaped, wire filament bayonet light bulb. .9-10) Osram standard shaped, heavy spiral and disc electrodes, bayonet light bulb. (The disc is loose in 10) .11 a&b) Osram black glass, large standard shaped, 230-240 V 125 W, bayonet light bulb. .12) Philips tubular shaped projector lamp with instruction leaflet. .13) Philips tubular shaped projector lamp with instruction leaflet in original box. .14) EH JA 12 V 55 W small projector lamp. .15) Large special purpose, standard shaped, frosted bayonet light bulb. .16) Siemens, standard shaped, modern Edison screw light bulb. .17) Philips, standard shaped, modern Edison screw, frosted light bulb. .18) Crompton, gas filled 240 V 75 W, standard shaped, bayonet frosted light bulb in original box. .19) Crompton, gas filled 230 V 300 W. standard shaped, large modern Edison screw light bulb. .20) Probably an extension cord with a bayonet fitting at one end connected by a twisted cord of two fabric covered wires to a large socket. This socket has a copper Edison screw inner, surrounded by a ceramic tube and covered with a copper housing. The housing is cracked in two places.Some have makers brand and voltage and wattage stamped onto the glass.scientific instrument, ballarat school of mines, globes, edison, lamps, light bulbs, bayonet